E-learning is the most popular type of distance education today and has been around for some time now, however events of 2020 brought it to the fore like never before.  More and more freelancers, teachers, trainers, even university students are...

Modals have to be taken more seriously. However, ESL students may not understand their true purpose. Therefore, as teachers, we must strive to convince them that modals are essential and we can use them in our daily lives to express ourselves. Students should not hate...

 6 methods of motivation

They say learning is a never-ending process however as we progress in years our learning methods change. Unlike children who have no experience and depend on their teacher’s knowledge, adults have the life experience to draw on...

Zoom has been an invaluable part of our online classrooms in the past year. It has helped us to communicate, interact, and teach our students during the pandemic. Most people have found it quite easy to use. There are so many cool functions available on Zoom; however,...

A Commentary on "Nursery Rhymes Are for Adults" by Glenn G. Dahlem, Ph.D.

Intro to the article

The doctor begins his explanation of nursery rhymes by bringing us back to what they really are to native speakers, a nostalgic look at our early childhood. When we...

Online teaching, while being fun, is no piece of cake – working across different time zones can feel like a virtual jet-lag, and achieving work-life balance may be hard to come by. Proper self-care can help beat burnout and keep you rejuvenated.

Sleep

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Setting and achieving our goals is the backbone of our existence and evolution

Simple goal setting 

Simple goals mean attainable goals that can be done soon and in a realistic and concise manner, this also makes sure we minimize our chances of failure.

The truth is...

Congratulations!

You've had that ‘AHA!’ moment where you have realized your worth, and you feel ready to put your potential to the test. Starting your own ESL business can be quite daunting as there are literally thousands of software programs...

 How do you teach unfamiliar...

One of the best ways to make the worst impression is to tell someone that you don't have time.

When you behave as if external factors control your behavior, instead of internal factors like your choices and decisions, then you tell people that you are not in control of...